As a self-described theatre geek and culture vulture, Maia is always partaking in the arts. This will be the place to hear about what she's seen and her recommendations on what you should behold; in the theatre world and beyond.

1950s Kentucky, and the controversial budding love of an interracial couple. Throw in some gospel, country, a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll, and there you have the premise of new musical Saint Heaven, currently playing at Village Theatre in Issaquah.
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In an attempt to expand my fringe theatre going, inspired by a lively debate sparked from a Stranger feature, I wound up at Balagan Theatre with a friend who got scored gratis tickets for Mary Zimmerman’s Arabian Nights via Live Theatre Week.
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A Tony award winning Broadway hit musical that’s resonated with teens and parents alike, at its core Spring Awakening (now playing through October 19th at the Paramount) is a coming of age story, dealing with difficult themes and decisions adolescents have to make. Set to a catchy, alt-rock score with music by Duncan Sheik and book and lyrics by Steven Sater, and firmly based on Frank Wedekind’s 1891 play of the same name, it remains in the period with costumes and some language, while the updated music strikes a chord with the indie-pop inclined.
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A Saturday Knight, that is. I’m still not really sure how I lured Tilson of the lauded, local party-band to the Bagley Wright Theatre at the Seattle Rep on a Friday night for a couple hour, family-friendly adventure. Actually, an enthusiastic phone call earlier in the week that led to two parts anxiety and one part miracle by the end is how. I’d told him once upon a time I would take him to a show. My thoughts were, we’ve got to see something that is guaranteed to be entertaining. He said something about wanting to see sword fights. The Three Musketeers it was!
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